Best Currency Pairs To Trade in 2026

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When you go long (buy) one currency, you are automatically going short (selling) another currency. Here is a quick example. If you want to go short the EUR/USD pair, you are selling the Euro and buying the US dollar. Using ACY Securities' MT4 or MT5 trading platforms, you can trade in 43 currency pairs 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Plus we have access to trade a range of metals like [Gold](https://acy.com/en/market/xauusd/) and [Silver](https://acy.com/en/market/xagusd/) versus the US Dollar. ## A wide selection of the best forex pairs to trade The 'majors' and the 'commodity pairs' are the most liquid and most widely traded currency pairs in the forex market. These pairs and their combinations ( [EUR/JPY](https://acy.com/en/market/eurjpy), [GBP/JPY](https://acy.com/en/market/gbpjpy), and [EUR/GBP](https://acy.com/en/market/eurgbp/)) make up the vast majority of all trading in the forex market. Because these pairs typically have the largest volume of buyers and sellers, they also typically will have the [tightest spreads](https://acy.com/en/market-news/product/). **Majors**: [EUR/USD](https://acy.com/en/market/eurusd/), [USD/JPY](https://acy.com/en/market/usdjpy/), [GBP/USD](https://acy.com/en/market/gbpusd/), [USD/CHF](https://acy.com/en/market/usdchf/), [AUD/USD](https://acy.com/en/market/audusd/) \- the official currency of Australia, [USD/CAD](https://acy.com/en/market/usdcad/), [NZD/USD](https://acy.com/en/market/nzdusd/) ## 10 most traded currency pairs In the ever-evolving world of forex, understanding the dynamics of currency exchange is crucial, especially for those just embarking on their trade journey. Beginners and seasoned traders alike seek to navigate the waters of the most commonly traded currency pairs, which serve as the backbone of the global forex market. According to the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey from April 2023, the following major forex pairs and crosses are the most actively traded. 01. EUR/USD (Euro/US Dollar) 02. USD/JPY (US Dollar/Japanese Yen) 03. GBP/USD (British Pound/US Dollar) 04. AUD/USD (Australian Dollar/US Dollar) 05. USD/CAD (US Dollar/Canadian Dollar) 06. USD/CNY (US Dollar/Chinese Yuan) 07. USD/CHF (US Dollar/Swiss Franc) 08. EUR/JPY (Euro/Japanese Yen) 09. EUR/GBP (Euro/British Pound) 10. NZD/USD (New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar) At ACY Securities, the list above does match up pretty closely to where we see the most trades and trading volume. The only one not on this list is [XAU/USD](https://acy.com/en/market/xauusd/), which is Gold, as we consider it as a different asset class. ## Start trading Forex with ultimate flexibility When it comes to Forex trading, partnering with a regulated broker like ACY offers numerous benefits that enhance your trading experience. Here are some of the key advantages you can enjoy when you start trading Forex with ACY Securities: - Access up to 500 to 1 leverage (Australian accounts get access to a maximum of 30 to 1 leverage) - Choice of both [MT4](https://acy.com/en/download-mt4/) and [MT5 trading platforms](https://acy.com/en/download-mt5/) - Take advantage of spreads from 0.0 pips - One of the best loyalty programs in the business - No restriction on Expert Advisors or high-frequency trading. - Ultra-fast order execution speed - Multiple [funding methods](https://acy.com/en/deposit-withdrawal-methods/) - Run your Expert Advisors (EAs) for automated trading using a [Forex VPS](https://acy.com/en/platforms/trading-tools/forex-vps/) ## What you need to know about the best currency pairs to trade Before you get started, it is great to understand the ins and out of the major currency pairs and FX crosses. In this article, you will learn more about the trading volumes and volatility levels for each of the FX pairs. But before we do that, let's cover the basics of currency pairs to ensure an efficient FX trading experience. ## Basics of currency pairs Each FX pair involves the base currency and the counter currency, allowing you to buy and sell. In the EUR/USD example, the EUR is the base currency and the USD is the counter currency. So, whether you want to go long (buy) or short (sell) a currency, that transaction is directed toward the base currency. And the opposite reaction is automatically directed to the counter currency. ## Major currency pairs in the world The global forex market is massive and it involves multi-trillion dollars of transactions every day. According to the United Nations, there are 180 currencies in the world. However, there is only a small number of currencies that are responsible for the majority of the forex transactions globally. There are 5 major groupings when it comes to the FX markets. These are: 1. **Forex majors** – this group represents some of the most popular currency pairs and is responsible for an estimated 85 per cent of the global FX market transactions. Currencies in this group include the US dollar such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, [USD/CHF](https://acy.com/en/market/usdchf/), AUD/USD, USD/CAD, [NZD/USD](https://acy.com/en/market/nzdusd/). FX majors are identified with the world's largest and most stable economies like the US, Great Britain, Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 2. **Forex crosses** – this refers to FX trades where the US dollar is not involved. You may have noted that in the Forex majors group, the US dollar is always the other currency on the pairs. The forex crosses bypass the US dollar. For example, a [EUR/JPY](https://acy.com/en/market/eurjpy/) or a [GBP/JPY](https://acy.com/en/market/gbpjpy/) trade can be done directly without converting to [US dollar](https://acy.com/en/market/usdindex/) f